40 Seeds Ramps, Ramsons, Bear Leek, Wild and 50 similar items

Sowing: Sow in late winter/late spring and late summer/autumn. The seeds need a moist loamy soil with a damp shady environment. Sow either in situ or in a cold frame. Scatter the seed on bare soil under trees. Lightly roll the soil but do not rake over. Seeds can sown at a rate of up to 200 seeds per square metre. Aftercare: Bare soil is open invitation to weeds, so carefully remove any stray seedlings. Keep plants well watered, during dry spells – a mulch will help to retain moisture over summer. Division: You should divide the bulbs in the last weeks of summer after the plant dies down. Plant the bulbs fairly deeply into their permanent positions, where assuming conditions are right, they should flourish. The bulb is edible but is pretty small - like a cultivated garlic clove - and takes 3 years to develop. Thus wild garlic is mainly used for its leaves which means it can double as a herb and a provider of garlic taste. If you grow it in your garden, it is a waste to harvest the bulbs unless you need to thin them out. Companions: Wood Garlic is an excellent companion plant in the garden; it grows well with most plants and seems to positively affect their health and their ability to resist pests and diseases. It does not seem to grow so well with plants in the pea and bean family, however, with many gardeners noticing reduced growth and vigor in both species. All parts of this plant are edible in quantity when it is in season. The leaves are delicious raw or cooked and can be harvested as early as the middle of January in mild winters. They have a distinct garlic flavor, though are milder than garlic cloves, and really add something special to a winter salad. When cooked, they are normally used as a flavoring in soups, stews etc, though can be used like spinach. • As the flowers begin to open in the middle of spring, the leaves start to lose their vitality. At this time transfer your attention to the flowers, using them in exactly the same way as the leaves. They have a somewhat stronger flavor and make a decorative and very tasty addition to salads. The flowering heads can still be eaten as the seed pods are forming, though the flavor gets even stronger as the seeds ripen. • The bulb can also be eaten raw or cooked, and can be harvested all year round, though is best used when the plant is dormant from July to December or January. It has a fairly strong garlic flavor, though it is quite small and fiddly to harvest. Health From the health perspective, wild garlic has most of the benefits of the cultivated garlic, A. sativum. It is therefore a very beneficial addition to the diet, promoting the general health of the body when used regularly. It is particularly effective in reducing high blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. The juice of the plant has been used as a general household disinfectant. About Feedback, Case and Detail Seller Ratings: (1) As we are running business, any of your opened Case / Claim, Neutral/Negative Feedback, Low Star Detail Seller Ratings will be calculated as Bad Buying Experience and destory our account. If you have no big problem with the transaction, we will be REALLY appreciated if you can always leave us a Positive Feedback Seller Ratings, THANK YOU! (2) If you have any question or problem, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST BY MESSAGE before leaving feedback, and we guarantee that your problem will be solved to your satisfaction! For most cases, problems are caused by misunderstanding which can be cleared through communication with a sincere heart.